Who likes what? Battery vs corded? Brand? Model?
Oscillating cutting tools
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The Best Oscillating Tools to Tackle Any Project
Heavy-duty oscillating tools can cut, sand, or grind, helping you do tough jobs in half the time.
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I've got the dremmel and my only issue is that it lacks power when doing long cuts. Just last week I was cutting a square in 5/8" MDF and it was struggling. It gets the job done and it's cheap, but the bits/blades are more expensive than the Bosch.
I have a corded Bosch, and its a wonderful little machine I wouldn't trade for the world; there are just some places where they are indispensable. Cordless would be nice, but im a bit of a curmudgeon and despise the idea of a tool becoming obsolete due to an outdated battery standard.
Like @dan-o said, the Fein is probably tops, but I don't know if you'll give anything up if you get one from any of the major brands.
Buying name brand blades is a racket, but they do perform better. IMO not that much better to justify the premium, but that's your prerogative.
Like @dan-o said, the Fein is probably tops, but I don't know if you'll give anything up if you get one from any of the major brands.
Buying name brand blades is a racket, but they do perform better. IMO not that much better to justify the premium, but that's your prerogative.
Battery life on the dremel sucks. but in those tight spots its nice not having a cord. For larger projects corded is the way to go.
If you have good cordless tools already (not Ryobi or Kobalt), I'd go with the same brand as whatever you've got. Otherwise, probably grab a cheap corded unit, there's bound to be on on sale today.
Only things that set one apart from another IMO, and blade release, and LED light. The quick release blade change is nice, and the LEDs are a life saver in tight spaces.
Only things that set one apart from another IMO, and blade release, and LED light. The quick release blade change is nice, and the LEDs are a life saver in tight spaces.
When I did my home flooring job (2k+ sq/ft) I went with good old Harbor Freight Chicago Electric corded model. It did the job and still runs strong when I use it which is not often. The blades were also purchased from HF. I could not justify paying for a premium brand when I knew I would not be using this tool on a daily basis. I got my $20 dollars worth and am happy with the work it did.
Don’t have one myself but did a lot of research on them and Fein is the original oscillating tool. Bosch are also very good as well. Both have attachments for dust extraction. And corded of course.
Will you use it much? If you buy something decent it will most probably have the motor isolated from the body so you won't get hand numbness as quickly.
I have mostly Fein cordless tools but I have a Hitachi corded oscillator as it is deemed a novelty tool and didn't see the point wasting money on one.
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I have mostly Fein cordless tools but I have a Hitachi corded oscillator as it is deemed a novelty tool and didn't see the point wasting money on one.
35minutes of AVE's usual mumblings aboot a bean tickler-